Silva's most political work yet--though it is sly and subtle, the intention is palpable, the emotions elicited all too real, and ultimately, "Tyrel" proves to be a fascinating entry in his body of work. - EDIT

One can't help but feel this version of "Mary Queen of Scots" could only have been made in a post-Hillary world, fueled by feminist anger searching for validation, for confirmation that men have ruined everything for centuries. - EDIT

McQueen seems to be saying look again, look harder, because underneath the roiling tension of big money heists and the crunching of political gears is an examination about the ugly machinations of power, money and patriarchy. - EDIT

She's the kind of hero we need right now, and her return to the screen is welcome. It's a shame this story sends her skittering off chasing encrypted laptops and not true bad guys. Maybe next time. - EDIT

Marie was called to bear witness, and what made her a legend, and what perhaps cost her life, was both her boldness and her humanity as a reporter. "A Private War" never lets you forget this woman contained both in spades. - EDIT